Parasites can have a positive effect on biodiversity and can play a crucial role in maintaining it

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Aug 7, 2023, 2:50 pm116 pts
A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals that the presence of parasites in nature is not necessarily negative, and sometimes even helps animals survive. The team of researchers explain: "Thinking about parasites usually brings up negative connotations, such as, 'do they harm their host'? Or 'how harmful are…

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